Climate Change
Central Maine Power Faces Backlash Over Proposed Rate Hikes and Shareholder Profits
The utility says the investment is essential for reliability and resilience. Critics say the 9.8 percent shareholder return would raise bills, violate state law and undercut Maine’s clean energy transition.
Frustrated ratepayers and climate activists gathered in Freeport, Maine, last week to protest yet another rate hike proposal by Central Maine Power.
Central Maine Power Faces Backlash Over Proposed Rate Hikes and Shareholder Profits